Unbelievably Preserved BMW Z3 GoldenEye Spec For Sale

Plus new TASCHEN Dr. No Book

February 07, 2024

Welcome to the EYES ONLY newsletter!

This week we take a look at two Bond cars: a BMW Z3 in GoldenEye spec with only 82 miles is offered on Bring a Trailer (bidding ends soon!) and a rare Land Rover Defender 007 Edition will be auctioned later this month.

TASCHEN has just announced a brand new Bond book: the impressive James Bond. Dr. No book, which is available in different limited editions.

Newly added to the website are Sean Connery’s sunglasses in Thunderball.

In March, a brand new exhibition will open in Chicago: 007 Science: Inventing The World Of James Bond.

Sale alerts: Sunspel offers 20% OFF, Curry & Paxton 25% OFF (a Bond Lifestyle exclusive) and Penfold has a significant sale on their 007 items, read more below for the coupon codes and more info.

And don’t forget to watch my latest Instagram Reel in which I race James Bond cars on my Desk!

Enjoy!

Remmert van Braam
founder BOND LIFESTYLE

BOOKS

TASCHEN James Bond. Dr. No

TASCHEN has announced a stunning new book: James Bond. Dr. No - the most complete account of the making of the first James Bond film, Dr. No (1962).

CARS

Unbelievably Preserved BMW Z3 For Sale

Only 82 miles!

A blue 1996 BMW Z3 in mint condition is currently offered on Bring A Trailer. This might be the best-preserved example of a BMW Z3 in GoldenEye spec.

ACCESSORIES

Cool-Ray Polaroid N135 sunglasses

It is believed that James Bond (Sean Connery) wears Cool-Ray Polaroid N135 sunglasses in the 1965 movie Thunderball.

Curry & Paxton offers a pair of sunglasses inspired by Bond's shades in Thunderball. These glasses are almost identical to the Cool-Ray glasses (read more here) but are much higher quality and less fragile than a vintage pair of Cool-Ray's.

Compare the Curry & Paxton Sean (top) and original Cool-Ray sunglasses (bottom)

25% OFF
Get 25% OFF Curry & Paxton sunglasses with the exclusive Bond Lifestyle coupon code JBL25 - use during checkout at Curry & Paxton. Valid for a limited time.

COUPON CODE

20% OFF Sunspel Riviera Polo Shirts*

To celebrate the opening of the first Sunspel boutique in the United States last December in Marin County, California, Sunspel offers new US customers 20% off the Riviera Polo shirts.

Use code POLO20 during checkout (*valid on all Riviera Polo shirts for new US customers only).

CARS

Land Rover Defender 110 Bond Edition

An extremely rare 2021 Land Rover Defender 110 James Bond 007 Edition with NO07 TTD license plate is offered at Iconic Auctioneers on February 24, 2024.

SALE

Penfold 007

Penfold has a sale with some significant discounts: Penfold Heart - 007 Collection Golf Balls from $40.00 for $25.00, the 007 60th Anniversary Pouch from $50.00 for $15.00, a 007 Playing Card Ball Marker from $35.00 for $15.00 and more, see it here (while stocks last).

EXHIBITION

007 Science: Inventing The World Of James Bond Exhibition in Chicago

The Museum of Science and Industry (MSI) in Chicago will host 007 Science: Inventing the World of James Bond from March 7th until October 27th 2024. This is the first exhibition to focus on the science and technology from 007’s 25 adventures.

Q&A

For this newsletter, we’re bringing Reuben Wakeman aka toysofbond into the interrogation room. Reuben is a collector of James Bond memorabilia who shares his collection on Instagram and on his website. A graphic designer by profession, he often turns his hand to James Bond-related design work of his own and for other members of the Bond community.

Q. Which three Bond clothes or accessories do you wear the most?
A. I'm not much of a Bond clothes/accessories type of person, but having been to lots of Bond events over the past few years my tuxedo sure has had a lot of use.

Q. If you could keep only 1 item of your Bond collection, what would it be?
A. I have some pretty cool original and fairly rare James Bond toys from the 1960s, so it would probably have to be one of those.

Q. What is your most popular post/video?
A. Ironically my most popular post isn't from my collection or any of my artwork, but a picture of Piz Gloria. Having been there myself for the first time a couple of years ago I can see why it's such a popular place, especially for us Bond fans.

Q. Which Bond location do you still want to visit?
A. For me it has to be Jamaica. I'd love to stay at Goldeneye one day and also take in some of the filming locations used in Dr No, Live And Let Die and No Time To Die, as well as enjoying all the island has to offer.

Q. If you could meet any Bond actor (even if they’re no longer with us), who would that be and why?
A. Desmond Llewelyn - he just seemed such a lovely man and having worked with five of the six Bonds he must have had some great stories to tell.

Q. Which Bond-related song do you want to add to the Bond Lifestyle Playlist on Spotify / YouTube?
A. “Cafe Martinique” from the Thunderball score. Domino is one of my favourite Bond girls, so any reminder of the thought of dancing the night away with her is good!

Q. Rolex or Omega?
A. Neither. I think I'd opt for something a little cheaper, perhaps an Octopussy Seiko instead!

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